CWE-681: Incorrect Conversion between Numeric Types

BaseDraftExploit Likelihood: High

When converting from one data type to another, such as long to integer, data can be omitted or translated in a way that produces unexpected values. If the resulting values are used in a sensitive context, then dangerous behaviors may occur.

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